Question: Can I use old fashioned oats instead of quick oats?

February 20, 2011
I'm making oatmeal/banana bread and it calls for quick cooking oats, but all I have is old fashioned. Can I substitute?

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Nicole's picture

I've put regular oats in the blender or food processor and pulsed them a few times to get them broken into smaller pieces. You can use the pulsed regular oats just like you would quick oats.

Jewleigh's picture

Thanks for the suggestion, let ya know how it works out!

Chris Paulk's picture

I've done it, but you'll want to account for a few things.
1. regular oats don't cook as fast as quick oats.
2. Regular oats may need a little tiny bit more moisture to cook.
3. Quick oats have a mushier texture when cooked- which is a good reason to use regular oats
(FYI when My recipe calls for quick oats and I use regular- I add 1-2 tbsp extra water and consider about 1 tsp extra oil or butter. )

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